{"product_id":"leptogoniulus-sorornus","title":"Leptogoniulus sorornus Millipede","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeptogoniulus sorornus\u003c\/em\u003e is a tropical millipede with a remarkably wide recorded distribution. Scientific literature describes it as a pantropical or tropical tramp species, with records from multiple parts of the world including Thailand and populations found in heated European tropical houses. That wide distribution is useful identification context, but it should not be taken to mean the species can be kept under any conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished information on \u003cem\u003eL. sorornus\u003c\/em\u003e is much stronger on taxonomy and distribution than on detailed captive husbandry. For that reason, we do not attach unsupported exact humidity, temperature, breeding-speed or visibility claims to this listing. Start with the substrate-led principles in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/complete-millipede-care-guide\"\u003eComplete Millipede Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e and prepare the enclosure before the animals arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow does it compare with the Rusty Millipede?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/trigoniulus-corallinus-rusty-millipede\"\u003eRusty Millipede (\u003cem\u003eTrigoniulus corallinus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e is the most useful direct comparison on our site. Both species have extensive tropical records and the same general cylindrical millipede form, but they are distinct species and should not be treated as interchangeable simply because they can look similar at first glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrigoniulus corallinus\u003c\/em\u003e has stronger published biological and captive-study coverage, while the available literature for \u003cem\u003eL. sorornus\u003c\/em\u003e is weighted more towards identification, distribution and introduced populations. If you are deciding between them, use the Rusty listing and its \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/millipede-species-care-guides\/rusty-millipede-care-guide\"\u003eRusty Millipede Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e as useful comparison material without assuming that every species-specific detail transfers directly to \u003cem\u003eL. sorornus\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGive the enclosure usable depth\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUntil stronger species-specific captive data is available, the sensible approach is to provide a mature, substrate-rich millipede enclosure with decaying organic material, leaf litter, stable moisture and sufficient airflow to avoid stagnant conditions. The substrate should give the animal genuine space below the surface rather than acting as a thin decorative layer. See \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/millipede-setup-substrate-guides\/how-deep-should-millipede-substrate-be\"\u003eHow Deep Should Millipede Substrate Be?\u003c\/a\u003e for the practical reasoning behind substrate depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor another visually different option, compare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bumblebee-millipede\"\u003eBumblebee Millipede\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/small-millipedes\"\u003eSmall Millipedes\u003c\/a\u003e collection to see other current choices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"isopods.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"2","offer_id":57287517864316,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4+0","offer_id":57287517897084,"sku":null,"price":22.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8+0","offer_id":57287517929852,"sku":null,"price":42.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/2423\/8460\/files\/Mills-Leptogoniulus.jpg?v=1786651155","url":"https:\/\/www.isopods.co.uk\/products\/leptogoniulus-sorornus","provider":"Isopods.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}